Comments on: 5 ways to really sympathize in a sympathy card

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 24 May 2016 10:05:16 +0000

Thinks for this .. I’m searching for the words for a heartfelt, meaningful message to write in sympathy card … I think I’ve come to the right place.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:34:11 +0000

In reply to Beth. I'm sorry you've already had to experience the loss of both your parents too, Beth. But glad you had the same experience with getting comfort from cards like I did. It just seems such a small thing to do when we send a card, but when we receive one, it feels very big!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:28:58 +0000

In reply to Rosemary Lackey. What a beautiful memory to uncover! I'm so glad your father's friend shared that with you, Rosemary. Priceless info you couldn't have gotten at that point any other way. And thank you for sharing it here with me. I read it aloud to my family because it was so touching.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 20:18:08 +0000

I treasured those cards too, Lisa, when my mom and then later my dad died. It truly brought comfort to my grieving. I’m so glad that you’ve offered some pointers too because I don’t think people recognize the small expressions that can mean so much. I really like the idea of sharing a memory they have of the one you’ve lost. Hugs to you, my friend!

By: Rosemary Lackey

Rosemary Lackey — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 20:40:10 +0000

Thank you very much for sharing this helpful and practical post. When my father died, an old friend from his church wrote to me. He told me that when my dad was home on leave during World War II, he would round up Army buddies and bring them to church and several of them came to know the Lord at that time. I had no idea that my daddy had done that and would not know about it to this day were it not for the thoughtful note in a sympathy card. You can imagine how much that means to me! Sharing a story of the loved one continues to be a comforting remembrance through the years. Maybe I’m remembering this acutely right now because it so happens that my dad went to heaven 34 years ago today!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:39:04 +0000

In reply to Linda@Creekside. Sometimes the simple things turn out to be important ones, yes? Thanks for sharing this, Linda. I appreciate you!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:37:45 +0000

In reply to Nicki Schroeder. Not being able to have kids is definitely a loss that takes much grieving. I'm so sorry, Nicki. What a thoughtful friend you have! I love "small" gestures like that, which are really huge when they happen to us. There are people like that who have been there for me through specific traumas, and I won't forget either. Little things matter so much!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:35:56 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. You had a wise mother, Jean. And a special friend. Taking someone out 6 months afterwards is a beautiful gesture that I'm sure blessed so many people. Thanks for passing that along here. May we do likewise.

By: Linda@Creekside

Linda@Creekside — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:38:28 +0000

Pure and simple and oh so wise.

I’m sharing your post on the sidebar at Creekside. This is so good!

Weekend joys to you, friend …

By: Nicki Schroeder

Nicki Schroeder — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:39:04 +0000

Great encouragement Lisa! When we found out we couldn’t have kids and went thru that raw, emotional loss (which we are still grieving) a friend of mine sent us a beautiful card every couple weeks, reminding us of how much Jesus loves us thru our grief. It was one of the most significant things my soul needed during that time. And I am not sure she even understands the depth of how much it meant and encouraged. It’s worth taking the time to let people know how much you love them. I try to send cards regularly to people close to me. I am so glad others were able to encourage you over the loss of your parents. And I hope the sadness is now replaced by beautiful memories. Blessings!